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halt progress
[hɔːlt ˈprɒɡres]
verb phrase
paralisar o progresso
1.
To stop or interrupt the advancement or development of something
The new regulations could halt progress in the tech industry.
Os novos regulamentos poderiam paralisar o progresso na indústria de tecnologia.
2.
To cause something that was moving forward to stop completely
Budget cuts will halt progress on the construction project.
Os cortes orçamentários vão paralisar o progresso do projeto de construção.
NYC Slang
kill progress / put the brakes on progress
Synonyms
stop progress
impede progress
stall development
freeze advancement
block forward movement
Antonyms
advance progress
accelerate progress
foster development
promote growth
expedite progress
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
paralisar o progresso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
travar o progresso
Common alternative using 'travar' (to jam/lock)
Rio de Janeiro
parar o progresso
More colloquial usage
Portugal
deter o progresso
More formal Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
bring something to a standstill
put a damper on progress
slam the brakes on
grinding to a halt
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